Can Cats Die From Grief. If a fellow pet passes away for example, they could show signs of being upset not because they’re grieving their friend, but because they recognize the sudden lack of interaction or play time. A study performed by the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals discovered that 46 percent of grieving cats ate less than usual after a companion cat died.
Most feline behavior experts say yes, cats can and do grieve. Encourage eating by warming food slightly or putting water or meat juice or it. Kaminsky advises waiting “before making any drastic changes, such as remodeling the home, or even doing much interior decorating.”.